10 Ways to Increase Productivity When Working From Home

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If you’re like me — living the life of an entrepreneur — then I guess you don’t need me to tell you that this work is tough. It can be difficult being your own CEO, CFO, and manager without anyone telling you what to do and when to do it. What’s even more difficult is […]

Alt Summit — Is It Worth It?

Alt Summit Is It Worth It?

The annual spring Alt Summit conference was held earlier this month and all of my entrepreneur friends have reached out to me with the same question— Is the Alt Summit worth it? 2020 is my second year attending this conference. Like most things in life, I think it takes more than one try to really […]

How to Grow Your Business on Instagram in 2020

How to Grow Your Business on Instagram in 2020

In the world of social media marketing for your startup, Instagram is where it’s at. But if you want to grow your business on Instagram this year, you’re going to have to jump through some hurdles. The reason I say this is because there are about 5.6 million search results for how to grow your […]

SEO on Social Media – Claire Bahn Explains Social Media Marketing

SEO on Social Media

Most experienced entrepreneurs are familiar with the term search engine optimizing (SEO). But did you know that there’s also SEO on social media? Implementing SEO offers a free way to market your personal brand and boost your social impression. Many people are probably going to be surprised to learn that SEO works on social platforms […]

Choosing A Personal Brand Logo & Examples of Personal Branding

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Your personal brand is its own unique language. Much like learning the finances and marketing aspects of your business, your brand forces you to identify your company’s logo, tone, and overall aesthetic. However, I know that the idea of deciding on your personal brand logo stresses you out. That’s why today’s blog is going to […]

How To Stay On Top of Trends For Your Brand

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It seems that just about every other day there is a new trend happening on social media. Most of us discover these fun posts while casually scrolling through social posts. But did you know that it’s actually imperative to pay attention to these branding trends for your business? Social trends are a great way to get […]

How I Started My Business From Scratch 

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It’s really hard to determine who is actually qualified to give advice on how to start a business from scratch. There are hundreds, if not thousands, or self-proclaimed “entrepreneurs” out here no the internet— the majority of whom have yet to get into the nitty-gritty of owning their own business. For those who have been […]

How To Select a Personal Branding Photographer

If you read my last blog on social media branding, then you’ll know that hiring a personal branding photographer is going to be a huge asset for your business. Whether you need photos of yourself or your product, a photographer who works specifically for entrepreneurs is what you want to look into. When I started […]

What Is Social Media Branding?

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I’ve noticed that a lot of people want to jump right into social media branding when they start their business. And it makes sense… in theory. 53% of consumers say they’re likely to buy from brands that are transparent on social. This means, the sooner you get on social, the sooner you can start selling. But […]

What Is Real Estate Marketing?

what is real estate marketing

My company, Stratus Branding, frequently works with real estate agents. During an agent’s first private personal branding coaching session with me, this same question always comes up: “What is real estate marketing?” I’m never surprised by this question because a big chunk of that first call is dedicated to explaining how to incorporate your personal […]